IO2 THE CHALLENGE OF THE N.W. FRONTIER
because little was said further which brought in any
new point for consideration. When at last the
question was put to the House, the Government
was heavily defeated by 67 votes to 44, It was
evident that very nearly the whole number of elected
membersj Hindu and Muslim alike, had voted
against the Government policy. The Government
was supported by its own officials and nominees,
together with a small group of European and
Anglo-Indian members.